Compliance Strategies Given Russia’s Unique Cultural and Governmental Intricacies
CD of Teleconference with Q&A
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Conducted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Now available on CD
Sponsored by the Legal Publishing Group of Strafford Publications
Doing business in Russia means cutting through a lot of red tape. That red tape has paved the way for extensive bribery and corruption in Russia, thereby making it an FCPA minefield for U.S. businesses.
In recent years, the Securities Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice have increased scrutiny of U.S. companies' dealings with overseas officials and strengthening their FCPA anti-corruption enforcement efforts.
This heightened scrutiny makes it increasingly important for companies to have and implement a comprehensive FCPA compliance program tailored for each country in which they operate.
Listen as our authoritative panel of attorneys with FCPA and Russian experience discusses the risks of doing business in Russia that may trigger FCPA violations, working with Russian governmental agencies, and best practices for mitigating the risk of FCPA violations.
The panel included:
Kyle Wombolt, Partner, Goodwin Procter, Menlo Park, Calif. He conducts regulatory and internal investigations involving matters related to federal securities laws and the FCPA. He advises on the propriety of transactions and disclosures under the FCPA.
Randy Bregman, Partner, Salans, New York. He heads up the U.S. desk of Salans CIS Practice and has focused his practice on the CIS for over 30 years and has significant experience in corporate and M&A matters. He has also supervised litigation and administrative disputes in Russia.
Thomas K. Sprange, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson, London, England. He has extensive FCPA investigation experience and has expertise in conducting internal investigations and audits. He is a member of the firm's International Dispute Resolution Group. He also conducts risk assessments for clients in the context of regulatory compliance, including international and local anti-corruption a money laundering legislation.
The panel reviewed these and other key questions:
- What are the risk factors that make companies conducting business in Russia vulnerable to possible FCPA violations?
- What types of conduct have triggered SEC and DOJ investigations into potential FCPA violations?
- What lessons can be learned from recent SEC and DOJ enforcement efforts affecting companies doing business in or with Russia?
- What are the best practices for companies to utilize in developing anti-corruption compliance programs and due diligence efforts?
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